How much does a chemist make in Louisiana?
$103,900a year
Median yearly pay for chemists in Louisiana. That is $49.95 an hour or $8,658 a month.
- Hourly
- $49.95
- Vs. national median
- +14%
- Rank among states
- 8 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 740
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $58,310Median: $103,900Highest 10%: $168,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $58,310 | $28.03 | |
| 25th | $77,160 | $37.10 | |
| Median | $103,900 | $49.95 | |
| 75th | $132,000 | $63.44 | |
| 90th | $168,500 | $80.99 |
Cities in Louisiana
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Lake Charles, LA | $128,300 |
| Baton Rouge, LA | $107,600 |
| New Orleans, LA | $96,100 |
| Shreveport, LA | $80,190 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for chemists.
| 5. Massachusetts | $125,000 |
| 6. Alaska | $106,000 |
| 7. Oregon | $104,600 |
| 8. Louisiana | $103,900 |
| 9. Wyoming | $102,000 |
| 10. Colorado | $102,000 |
| 11. Rhode Island | $101,700 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a chemist make an hour in Louisiana?
The median hourly pay in Louisiana is $49.95 ($103,900 a year).
Do chemists make more in Louisiana than the national average?
Yes: $103,900 against $91,240 nationally, 14% more.
Where does Louisiana rank for chemist pay?
Louisiana ranks 8 of 51 states.
Which city in Louisiana pays chemists the most?
Lake Charles, LA, with a median of $128,300 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.